Know your program!
This is the maximum number of sessions included in the Wellness Program.
What is 6 sessions?
Before an employee can begin the Wellness Program, they must first complete this.
What is an initial program screen and/or Consent form.
In a SMART goal, this letter represents the requirement that the goal can be tracked or quantified.
What is M — Measurable?
This is the maximum length of a follow up Wellness Program session AND the length of the initial session?
What is 30 minutes and 45 minutes?
An EE was recently discharge from IPP and wants to enroll into wellness for strengthening/fitness the body part addressed in IPP. The EE asks the clinician to provide exercises they can perform at home. Is this appropriate?
What is no. The IS can address any total body/general strengthening and fitness but should not write any HEPs that are specific to previous IPP cases.
Which SMART goal is stronger: “I want to exercise more” or “I will walk for 30 minutes, three days a week”?
What is “I will walk for 30 minutes, three days a week”?
An employee has missed 2 scheduled Wellness appointments. According to the consent form, what may happen?
What is automatic discharge from the program.
An employee wants to be enrolled into Wellness for fitness, stating they want to gain weight. They also state they are currently being treated for cancer. Is this EE appropriate for the program?
What is no. In addition, any chronic medical conditions the EEs may have, may require medical clearance prior to enrollment into the program.
An employee says, “I want to lose weight.” What is missing from this goal that would make it more SMART?
What are specific, measurable, and time-bound details?
An employee tells the IS:
“I want help improving my fitness, but I also need treatment for an acute medical problem. Can we handle both during my Wellness sessions?”
An EE is actively enrolled into IPP for an occupational complaint. They mention they also want to develop healthier eating habits and want to enroll into wellness concurrently. What should the IS do in this scenario?
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An EE has a long-term goal (greater than 1 year) they would like to achieve through the Wellness Program. What could the IS do to help them achieve this goal?
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